This was a rare and precious moment for my little family. I know we have the temple so close to us, but we hardly take the time to go. I was challenged in Relief Society to visit the temple this week, even if it was just stepping on the grounds. So we went as a family on FHE night. We went in the visitor's center and looked around at all the displays they had there and watched the Joseph Smith video. Lincoln loved the little mini cartoon/videos they have for families to sit on little couches and watch. He was so sad to leave. (I told him we'd come back another day, it's been a year Mom. I need to take him on a date and go back!)
Then we walked around the temple grounds and looked at the beautiful flowers. It was really hard for the kids to stay on the path and NOT pick the flowers. They get so excited about everything and want to touch everything. But it was still nice and peaceful. I could feel the Spirit as we walked around and as I had my family close to me. I'm grateful we took the time to go out and let the kids experience a peaceful moment (peaceful enough without Mom and Dad almost yelling to get back on the sidewalk). I'm grateful that this is where Mike and I got married in this beautiful temple, and now we get to live here while we raise our three littles. Blessed.
